Deterrence and Nuclear Strategy

Edward Luce discusses how Zbigniew Brzezinski, National Security Advisor to President Carter, sought to bring down the USSR and end the Cold War by magnifying the Politburo’s dilemmas.

Often touted as the gold standard in national security strategy making, 1953’s Project Solarium was President Eisenhower’s way of developing a strategy to counter Soviet expansionism. With frequent current calls for a new Project Solarium, was the original project a versatile solution or was it particular to Eisenhower’s presidency? Professor Walter Hudson explains.

To conclude Season Four of Talking Strategy, we talk to long-serving diplomat, policy adviser and politician The Rt Hon Baroness Neville-Jones.

Join podcast guest Professor Eitan Shamir as he examines Moshe Dayan's controversial role in Israeli politics, highlighting his strategic prowess and critical missteps in 1973.

Explore insights from Dr Afshon Ostovar in this week's episode on Qasim Soleimani's influence in Iran's military tactics, emphasising the shift to proxy warfare and non-state actors.

Podcast guest Dr Andrew Sangster explores the complex relationship between Winston Churchill and General Alanbrooke, highlighting their strategic debates and the dynamics of civil-military relations.

Air Chief Marshal Lord Peach, the former Chair of NATO’s Military Committee, joins us to discuss the process of strategy-making in an Alliance context.

Join podcast guest Professor Martin Motte as he explores Raoul Castex's legacy and considers the strategic insights of the naval officer who championed joint military operations.

Join guests Dr Tanya Ogilvie-White and Dr Kristan Stoddart as they discuss Sir Michael Quinlan's pivotal role in shaping British nuclear strategy and the 'Just War' tradition.

Join podcast guest Dr Thomas G. Mahnken as he examines Andrew Marshall's influential career in foreign policy, highlighting his role in shaping US military strategy over decades.

Explore the insights of Kautilya, a pivotal figure in ancient Indian political thought, as podcast guest Kaushik Roy discusses his legacy and relevance in contemporary times.

Discover the impact of John Warden III on air power strategy and Operation Desert Storm, featuring expert commentary from Colonel Dr John Andreas Olsen as this week's guest.

Recently retired Major General Mick Ryan sits down with Beatrice and Paul for the Series 2 finale of Talking Strategy.

Beatrice and Paul reflect on the lessons from their meanderings across the strategic landscape over the past 20 episodes of Talking Strategy with Emilie Cleret.

Join Brigadier General Dr Hervé Pierre, Beatrice, and Paul as they explore General André Beaufre's strategic insights and their relevance to modern military thought.

Dr Sharon Ghamari-Tabrizi joins Beatrice and Paul to discuss prominent futurist and founder of the Hudson Institute Herman Kahn.

Join us as we analyse Niccolò Machiavelli's Art of War with our guest, Professor Maurizio Viroli, focusing on the republican values that underpin this influential work.

Professor Malik Mufti, a specialist on the politics and international relations of the Middle East, discusses two medieval Muslim works of exemplary scholarship and erudition.

Explore the groundbreaking insights of Thomas Schelling on nuclear strategy and conflict with podcast guest Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman.

Join Emeritus Professor Françoise Le Saux as we explore Christine de Pizan's influential writings on governance and war, aimed at reducing civilian suffering.

Air Commodore Professor Frans Osinga discusses the military strategist, John Boyd, and the impact of the Observe, Orient, Decide, Act (OODA) Loop.

In this episode, we discuss the reign of Leo VI (the Wise) (866–912, r. 886–912), Byzantine emperor and strategist, with Dr Georgios Chatzelis.